Home Energy Pros2017-08-18T05:27:00ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyanhttp://api.ning.com:80/files/0jwS8IDgkuW9nc8XqEOGCA3YWSl7S3kHpJCHkhCCDdIZjGnPB0yro9VrFcePGedBc*pTtVcy5RB364EbmcT2f*cbwzpW4I7b/1057036919.jpeg?xgip=97%3A0%3A500%3A500%3B%3B&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3cdozbvqs4kar&feed=yes&xn_auth=noManaging energy costs quotestag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-08-11:6069565:Topic:2209082017-08-11T09:53:35.830ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>We're looking for quotes to use in our leaflet 'Managing your energy costs' and wondered if you could help. It's all about looking at reducing energy costs when going through cancer treatment.</p>
<p>In particular, please tell us about ways you save on your electricity bills. Do you have any tips for increasing energy efficiency in your home?<br></br> Also, if you have switched energy suppliers, how easy was it to do? Has it saved you money?I went through…</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>We're looking for quotes to use in our leaflet 'Managing your energy costs' and wondered if you could help. It's all about looking at reducing energy costs when going through cancer treatment.</p>
<p>In particular, please tell us about ways you save on your electricity bills. Do you have any tips for increasing energy efficiency in your home?<br/> Also, if you have switched energy suppliers, how easy was it to do? Has it saved you money?I went through <span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://blog.advids.co/20-energy-efficiency-system-and-solution-video-marketing-examples/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Energy Efficiency Video</span></a></span> for help ,but wasnt satisfied.<br/> Any help would be much appreciated and if we like your quote we'll use it in the leaflet with your permission.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p> Performing home energy audits in Rhode Islandtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-08-01:6069565:Topic:2203632017-08-01T16:12:05.390ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>I'm considering performing residential energy audits in Rhode Island but have been very fusrated in finding any reliable info on how to apply to enter whatever programs are active. I have seen and contacted Rise engineering and National grid. Both seem to have connections to audits but neither will return a email or phone call.</p>
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<p>Can anyone point me in the right direction? Any help would be gratly appreciated!</p>
<p>Mark</p>
<p>I'm considering performing residential energy audits in Rhode Island but have been very fusrated in finding any reliable info on how to apply to enter whatever programs are active. I have seen and contacted Rise engineering and National grid. Both seem to have connections to audits but neither will return a email or phone call.</p>
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<p>Can anyone point me in the right direction? Any help would be gratly appreciated!</p>
<p>Mark</p> Origin of guarded blower door testingtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-07-31:6069565:Topic:2202632017-07-31T20:45:59.180ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>Does anyone know the origin of guarded blower door testing, and when the process was first developed?</p>
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<p>I know it goes back to the early to mid-1980s, however I don't know when it was developed or who developed it. I'm hoping someone on here knows.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Does anyone know the origin of guarded blower door testing, and when the process was first developed?</p>
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<p>I know it goes back to the early to mid-1980s, however I don't know when it was developed or who developed it. I'm hoping someone on here knows.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF)tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-07-16:6069565:Topic:2201472017-07-16T23:44:54.432ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>I would be very much interested in knowing, as professionals) how many members have had questions about Health Issues from EMF (Electro Magnetic fields ) </p>
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<p>I would like to further discuss this issue if it is relevent to this forum</p>
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<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I would be very much interested in knowing, as professionals) how many members have had questions about Health Issues from EMF (Electro Magnetic fields ) </p>
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<p>I would like to further discuss this issue if it is relevent to this forum</p>
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<p>Thanks</p> Affordable Housing Fundingtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-07-12:6069565:Topic:2200192017-07-12T20:41:09.256ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>Where can we find funding to build affordable muti-housing, "is anyone willing to share their expertise for free?</p>
<p>Where can we find funding to build affordable muti-housing, "is anyone willing to share their expertise for free?</p> Will you be in the Los Angeles area Tuesday, July 25, 2017?tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-07-12:6069565:Topic:2199122017-07-12T15:31:12.503ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1497473313144_2362">If anyone is interested EFCA is having our in person Southern California home performance contractor meeting in Los Angeles, California Tuesday, July 25, </span><span>2017</span><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1497473313144_2363"> from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM. For more information and to register click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-southern-california-home-performance-contractors-meeting-tickets-35696613532" target="_blank">here</a></span><span>.…</span></p>
<p><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1497473313144_2362">If anyone is interested EFCA is having our in person Southern California home performance contractor meeting in Los Angeles, California Tuesday, July 25, </span><span>2017</span><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1497473313144_2363"> from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM. For more information and to register click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-southern-california-home-performance-contractors-meeting-tickets-35696613532" target="_blank">here</a></span><span>. Please feel free to share, thank you! </span></p> OSHA rethinks the Confined Space in Construction Standardtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-07-06:6069565:Topic:2195252017-07-06T15:26:24.294ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<h3 class="feed-story-title">Interesting read. OSHA is finally admitting that the majority of residential attics and crawl spaces do not meet the definition of a confined space. Please follow the link below for the latest interpretation from OSHA.</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3914.pdf">https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3914.pdf</a></p>
<h3 class="feed-story-title">Interesting read. OSHA is finally admitting that the majority of residential attics and crawl spaces do not meet the definition of a confined space. Please follow the link below for the latest interpretation from OSHA.</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3914.pdf">https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3914.pdf</a></p> BPI is Hiring!tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-06-29:6069565:Topic:2192162017-06-29T14:23:06.407ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>We're hiring! BPI is seeking a Florida-based individual to be a Technical Relations Representative.</p>
<p>This individual will: Serve as a technical resource for BPI staff and outside the organization for BPI’s client base and stakeholders; assist in updating technical standards, manuals, and testing procedures; perform QA job-site evaluations when required and provides technical training as needed; and more.</p>
<p>Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire date, the following BPI…</p>
<p>We're hiring! BPI is seeking a Florida-based individual to be a Technical Relations Representative.</p>
<p>This individual will: Serve as a technical resource for BPI staff and outside the organization for BPI’s client base and stakeholders; assist in updating technical standards, manuals, and testing procedures; perform QA job-site evaluations when required and provides technical training as needed; and more.</p>
<p>Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire date, the following BPI certifications: Air Conditioning &amp; Heat Pump Professional; Building Analyst Professional; Heating Professional; Envelope Professional; Manufactured Housing Professional, reach BPI Super Proctor status, HEP Energy Auditor; and Quality Control Inspector.</p>
<p>Learn more and apply directly through our Jobs Page: <a href="http://bpi.org/find-a-job" target="_blank">http://bpi.org/find-a-job</a>.</p> Best Practice for Retrofit Insulation on Modern Knee Walls in Atticstag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-06-26:6069565:Topic:2193012017-06-26T22:48:10.238ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>I'm wondering what folks are doing to add air-sealing and insulation to knee walls in modern attics. Methods I think of with questions/concerns are:</p>
<p>1. Foam it</p>
<p> a- very expensive</p>
<p>2. Batts in cavities with location-approved foam board as continuous insulation</p>
<p> a - getting foam board in attic</p>
<p> b - cost of foam board</p>
<p>3. Batts in cavities with FSK faced R-19 insulation as continuous insulation</p>
<p> a - how to attach insulation for…</p>
<p>I'm wondering what folks are doing to add air-sealing and insulation to knee walls in modern attics. Methods I think of with questions/concerns are:</p>
<p>1. Foam it</p>
<p> a- very expensive</p>
<p>2. Batts in cavities with location-approved foam board as continuous insulation</p>
<p> a - getting foam board in attic</p>
<p> b - cost of foam board</p>
<p>3. Batts in cavities with FSK faced R-19 insulation as continuous insulation</p>
<p> a - how to attach insulation for longevity w/o crushing it and having reasonable air sealing</p>
<p>4. Do something like BIBS with blown cellulose or fiberglass in the pockets.</p>
<p> a - what to use as membrane (FSK, regular BIBS membrane (not good air seal), etc.?)</p>
<p> b - thin where membrane is attached </p>
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<p>Are there articles, posts you would recommend reading?</p>
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<p>Thanks for your input,</p>
<p>Martin</p> Building envelope and mechanical interactive effectstag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2017-06-22:6069565:Topic:2187312017-06-22T20:18:58.597ZPatrick Michaelyanhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/PatrickMichaelyan
<p>Good afternoon everyone,</p>
<p>I was reviewing some of the old BPI newsletters and noticed a stump-the-chump about the interactive effects on energy savings with building envelope measures last July and August.</p>
<p>The cliff notes version: a home had a mess of building envelope measures installed. Customer saw no energy savings. Customer subsequently had mechanicals replaced (furnace/WH) and usage dropped 60%.</p>
<p>I am hoping someone in this community is aware of any white papers or…</p>
<p>Good afternoon everyone,</p>
<p>I was reviewing some of the old BPI newsletters and noticed a stump-the-chump about the interactive effects on energy savings with building envelope measures last July and August.</p>
<p>The cliff notes version: a home had a mess of building envelope measures installed. Customer saw no energy savings. Customer subsequently had mechanicals replaced (furnace/WH) and usage dropped 60%.</p>
<p>I am hoping someone in this community is aware of any white papers or similar, formal publications to back this up. Thanks in advance everyone.</p>
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